Ukraine shows its first homegrown guided glide bomb, the Vyrivniuvach, in Paris
Ukraine's first domestic guided glide bomb, the Vyrivniuvach, debuted at Eurosatory-2026 in Paris, a homemade answer to the JDAM-ER kits Kyiv has to import.
Ukraine's first domestic guided glide bomb, the Vyrivniuvach, debuted at Eurosatory-2026 in Paris, a homemade answer to the JDAM-ER kits Kyiv has to import.
Ukraine's first domestically built guided glide bomb made its public debut at the Eurosatory-2026 arms show in Paris this week, Euromaidan Press reported, citing images released by OSINT analyst Jeff2146. Named Vyrivniuvach, or "Equalizer," the weapon was built by DG Industry through the state Brave1 accelerator and declared combat-ready on 18 May, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said at the time.
The kit carries a 250-kilogram warhead and bolts a deployable wing block and a guidance tail onto a standard bomb body, according to Brave1 figures relayed by Business Insider. Crews can ready it in under 30 minutes, the developer told the outlet.
Ukraine has relied on US JDAM-ER kits since early 2023 and France's AASM Hammer, both supplied in limited numbers and, for a period, fenced by donor restrictions on where Kyiv could strike. The Vyrivniuvach costs about a third as much as a JDAM-ER, Business Insider reported, citing manufacturer data, and a domestic weapon carries no such restrictions.
The displayed specifications claim a range above 130 kilometers from high altitude. Defense Express assessed that figure is unreachable against Russian air defenses, and that the only realistic profile is a low-altitude toss, the "hirka" pop-up, which cuts effective reach to roughly 40 kilometers. That distance still clears most Russian frontline batteries while keeping the carrier jet below fighter radar, the analysis noted, and it matches what Russian UMPK kits managed before Moscow fielded the extended-range PD variant in 2025.
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Subscribe Free →Russia dropped KAB glide bombs at more than 5,700 a month in January 2026, Euromaidan reported, a volume one Ukrainian line will not match. Brave1 says the design fits Ukrainian aircraft now and clears F-16s and Mirage 2000s after certification, and the Defense Ministry has ordered a first experimental batch for combat evaluation. DG Industry now has to scale that batch into serial output, with the Paris floor putting it in front of export buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vyrivniuvach?
It is Ukraine's first domestically built guided glide bomb, named "Equalizer" or "Leveler," developed by DG Industry through the state Brave1 accelerator. Per Euromaidan Press, it made its public debut at the Eurosatory-2026 exhibition in Paris.
How far can it fly?
The displayed specifications claim a range above 130 kilometers from high altitude, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Defense Express assessed that the realistic combat range is closer to 40 kilometers, because Russian air defenses force a low-altitude toss-bombing release rather than a high-altitude launch.
How does it compare with the US JDAM-ER on cost?
Brave1 told Business Insider, relaying DG Industry data, that the Vyrivniuvach costs about three times less than a US-made JDAM-ER kit, which Ukraine has used since early 2023.
Why does a homegrown glide bomb matter for Ukraine?
Ukraine has depended on imported JDAM-ER and AASM Hammer kits supplied in limited numbers and at times restricted in where they could strike. The War Zone notes a domestic weapon can be used without those restrictions and is not subject to allied stock availability.
Which aircraft can carry it?
Official footage showed a release from a Su-24, per The War Zone. Brave1 told Business Insider the weapon is compatible with current Ukrainian aircraft and can also be launched from F-16s and Mirage 2000s after additional certification.
Is it in mass production?
Not yet. Euromaidan Press reports the Defense Ministry confirmed an initial experimental batch in May 2026 for operational evaluation under combat conditions. Moving from that batch to serial output is the open question.
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Marcus Schuler
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